Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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