Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key 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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