Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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