Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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