Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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