Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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