Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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