Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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