Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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