Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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