Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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