Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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