Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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