Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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