Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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