Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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