Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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