Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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