Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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