Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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