Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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