Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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