Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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