Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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