Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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