Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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