Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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