Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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