Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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