Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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