Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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