Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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