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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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