Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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