Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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