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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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