Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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