Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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