Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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