Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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