Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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