Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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