Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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