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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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