Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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