Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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