Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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