Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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