Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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