Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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