Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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