Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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