Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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