Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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