Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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