Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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