Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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