Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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