Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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