Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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