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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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