Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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