Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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