Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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