Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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