Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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