Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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