Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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