Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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