Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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