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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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