Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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