Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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