Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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