Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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