Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This 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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