Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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