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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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