Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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