Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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