Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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