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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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