Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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