Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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