Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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