Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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