Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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