Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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