Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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