Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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