Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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