Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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