Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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