Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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