Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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