Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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