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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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