Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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