Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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