Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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