Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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