Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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