Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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