Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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