Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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