Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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