Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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