Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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