Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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