Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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