Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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