Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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