Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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