Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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