Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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