Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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