Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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