Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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