Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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