Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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