Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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