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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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