Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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