Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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