Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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