Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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