Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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