Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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