Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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