Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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