Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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