Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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