Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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