Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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