Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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