Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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