Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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