Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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