Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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