Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores 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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