Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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