Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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