Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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