Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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