Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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