Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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