Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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