Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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