Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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