Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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