Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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