Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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