Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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