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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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