Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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