Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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