Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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