Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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