Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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