Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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