Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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