Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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