Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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