Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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