Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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