Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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