Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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