Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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