Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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