Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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