Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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