Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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