Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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