Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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