Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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