Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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