Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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