Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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