Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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