Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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