Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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