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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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