Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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