Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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