Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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