Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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