Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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