Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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