Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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