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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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