Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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