Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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