Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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