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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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