Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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