Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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