Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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