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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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