Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates 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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