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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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