Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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