Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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