Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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