Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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