Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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