Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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