Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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