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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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