Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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