Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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