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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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