Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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