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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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