Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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