Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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