Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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