Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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