Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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