Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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