Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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