Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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