Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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