Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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