Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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