Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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