Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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