Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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