Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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