Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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