Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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