Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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