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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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