Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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