Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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