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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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