Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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