Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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