Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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