Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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