Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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