Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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