Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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