Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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