Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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