Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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