Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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