Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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