Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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