Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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