Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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