Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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