Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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