Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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