Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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