Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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