Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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