Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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