Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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