Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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