Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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