Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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