Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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