Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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