Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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