Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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