Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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