Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important 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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