Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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