Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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