Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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