Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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