Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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