Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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