Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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