Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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