Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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