Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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