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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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