Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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