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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major 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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