Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts 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 book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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