Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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