Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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