Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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