Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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