Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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