Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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