Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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