Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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