Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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