Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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