Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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