Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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