Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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