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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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