Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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