Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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