Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key 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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