Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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