Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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