Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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