Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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