Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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