Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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