Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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