Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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