Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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