Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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