Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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