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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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