Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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