Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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