Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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