Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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