Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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