Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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