Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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