Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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