Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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