Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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