Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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