Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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