Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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