Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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