Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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