Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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