Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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