Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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