Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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