Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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