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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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