Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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