Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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