Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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