Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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