Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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