Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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