Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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