Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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