Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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