Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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