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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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