Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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