Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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