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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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