Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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