Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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