Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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