Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not 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 subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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