Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key 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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