Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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