Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches 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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