Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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