Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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