Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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