Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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