Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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