Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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