Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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