Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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