Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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