Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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