Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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