Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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