Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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