Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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