Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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