Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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