Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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