Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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