Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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