Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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