Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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