Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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