Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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