Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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