Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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