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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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