Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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