Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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