Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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