Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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