Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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