Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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