Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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