Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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