Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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