Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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