Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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