Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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