Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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