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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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