Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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