Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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