Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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