Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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