Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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