Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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