Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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