Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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