Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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