Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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