Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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