Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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