Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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