Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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