Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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