Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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