Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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