Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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