Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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