Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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