Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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