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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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