Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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