Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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