Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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