Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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