Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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