Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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