Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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