Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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