Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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