Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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