Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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