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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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