Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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