Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new 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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