Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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