Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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