Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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