Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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