Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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