Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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