Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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