Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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