Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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