Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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