Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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