Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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