Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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