Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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