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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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