Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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