Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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