Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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