Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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