Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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