Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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