Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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