Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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