Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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