Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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