Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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