Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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