Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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