Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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