Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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