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 educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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