Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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