Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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