Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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