Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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