Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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