Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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