Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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