Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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