Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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