Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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