Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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