Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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