Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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