Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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