Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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