Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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