Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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