Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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