Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning