Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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