Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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