Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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