Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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