Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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