Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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