Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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