Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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