Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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