Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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