Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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