Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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