Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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