Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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