Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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