Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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