Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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