Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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