Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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