Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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