Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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