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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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