Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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