Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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