Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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