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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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