Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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