Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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