Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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