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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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