Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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