Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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