Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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