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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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